Based on the Finnish Rk 62, the Galil AR´s design is optimized for operation in arid conditions. The weapon has been formally accepted into service in 1972 and replaced the FN FAL, after it was selected as winner of a competition for the Israel Defense Force.

This assault rifle offers good damage (78), quite high rate of fire (650) and high aim accuracy (31). However, it has some downsides as short range (12), low hip accuracy (18) and the size of the ammo capacity.